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Hormuz waters to be a 'source of security, prosperity': Iran's IRGC announces new maritime measures

Sat, 02 May 2026 00:43:10 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 2 (ANI): Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced 'new rules' governing waters near its southern coastline, saying it intends to strengthen control over key maritime routes in the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Iranian state media Press TV.

In a statement released by the IRGC Navy command, the force said it would exert 'control over nearly 2,000 km (

'Gujarat Gaurav Diwas' celebrated in Surat'; Governor Acharya Devvrat flags off grand parade

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:48:50 GMT

Surat (Gujarat) [India], May 1 (ANI): In the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the 66th 'Gujarat Gaurav Diwas' was celebrated at the state level in Surat on May 1. To mark the occasion, Governor Acharya Devvrat flagged off a grand parade featuring various platoons and tableaux from Y Junction to Lalbhai Contractor Stadium after taking the salute, a release said.

Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and De

Early screen time linked to higher autism risk in kids: AIIMS study

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:08:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Research conducted at AIIMS has revealed that children under the age of two who are exposed to excessive mobile phone usage may fall victim to serious conditions such as autism.

In the research, doctors noted that children whose parents cultivated a habit of watching mobile phones between birth and 18 months of age showed a significantly higher prevalence of serious conditions like

Iran's Supreme Leader calls US bases "paper tiger", questions its regional security capability

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:04:33 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 1 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Friday referred to US military bases in the West Asia region as a 'paper tiger', questioning their ability to ensure even their own security amid the escalation of tensions between Washington and Tehran.

In a post on X, Khamenei mocked the defensive ability of the US bases in the region while also targeting Washington's regional suppo

"Always welcomed negotiations": Iran's Chief Justice says Tehran open to talks based on "logic and rationality"

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:21:44 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 1 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Court Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has asserted that Tehran has maintained a continuous channel for talks with the United States, despite the ongoing military tensions.

'We do not welcome war, but we are not afraid of it,' the Chief Justice remarked, according to the state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). He further emphasised the co

Ashutosh Gowariker appointed Festival Director for 57th International Film Festival of India in Goa

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:52:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has appointed noted filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker as the Festival Director for the 57th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), to be held in Goa.

Gowariker is an acclaimed filmmaker with a distinguished contribution to Indian cinema. His association with IFFI spans several decades, reflecting his deep engage

Update: China firmly opposes U.S. restrictions on test and certification, telecom sectors

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:15:15 GMT

BEIJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday expressed strong opposition to the latest U.S. move seeking to impose restrictions targeting test and certification as well as telecom-related sectors, urging the United States to stop its wrong practices immediately.

These remarks came after the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted measures on Thursday that would disqualify testing

Sri Lanka U-19 players arrested in hotel filming case

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:41:45 GMT

Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 1 (ANI): Two Sri Lankan Under-19 men's cricketers have been arrested over allegations of filming people bathing in the hotel the players were staying at, in Narahenpita, Colombo. Both players have since been released on a personal bail of LKR 500,000 (approx $1,564), according to ESPNcricinfo.

The cricketers had been arrested earlier this week after women staying at the hotel had complain

Big relief to Vodafone Idea as DoT trims AGR dues by Rs 23,649 crore to only Rs 64,046 crore

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:10:23 GMT

New Delhi, [India], April 30 (ANI): Vodafone Idea has announced that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has finalised its Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues at Rs 64,046 crore as on December 31, 2025, reduced by Rs 23,649 crore, marking a substantial cut from the earlier frozen figure of Rs 87,695 crore.

In a stock exchange filing on Thursday, the company stated, 'Vodafone Idea has received confirmation fr

Iran's Supreme Leader says "new chapter emerging" for Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz after US' "shameful failure" in the region

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:35:48 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 30 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba on Thursday said a 'new chapter is emerging' for the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, following what he described as the 'shameful failure' of the United States in the region amid geopolitical tensions due to the Islamic Republic's recent confrontation with Washington and the power struggle between the two sides over the virtual control of the

Duke announces streaming partnership with Amazon

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:55:15 GMT

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Duke is launching a pioneering partnership with Amazon that includes streaming three men's basketball games next season on Prime Video.

Amazon's first foray into broadcasting live college sports will feature the Blue Devils' games against UConn on Nov. 25 in Las Vegas, reigning national champion Michigan at New York City's Madison Square Garden on Dec. 21, and Gonzag

Future of Persian Gulf will be without America: Iran's Supreme Leader, says no place for foreign aggressors except "depths of its waters"

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:54:58 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 30 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday said that the future of the Persian Gulf would be free from American presence, asserting that foreign forces would have no role in the region except 'in the depths of its waters'.

According to a message by the Iranian Supreme Leader issued on the occasion of Persian Gulf Day, reported by state broadcaster Islamic Republic

Iran's Supreme Leader vows security in Strait of Hormuz, says will "eliminate hostile enemy's abuses of this waterway"

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:43:02 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 30 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday asserted that Tehran will ensure security in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and counter what he described as hostile activities in the region amid geopolitical tensions due to the Islamic Republic's recent confrontation with the US and the power struggle between the two sides over the virtual control of the strategic w

Gujarat Police ranks third nationwide in recovery of stolen mobile phones

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:33:42 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], April 30 (ANI): Gujarat Police has secured the third position among major states in the country in tracing stolen mobile phones, setting a new benchmark with a recovery rate that surpasses the national average.

As per the Chief Minister's Office, with an impressive recovery rate of 46.71 per cent, the force successfully returned 53,564 handsets to their actual owners over the past y

Vision 2047: Preparing the future in VNIT labs

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:50:59 GMT

Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 (ANI): Today's youth are no longer limiting themselves to the idea of traditional jobs. Instead, they are driven by the ambition to create, innovate, and build something impactful.

With access to better infrastructure, emerging technologies, and expanding opportunities, young minds are increasingly stepping into the world of innovation. A glimpse of this transformation can b

Ahmedabad Cyber Police arrest four accused of Aadhaar-based fraud of Rs 25,000

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:49:58 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 30 (ANI): Ahmedabad Cyber Police have arrested four accused in an alleged Aadhaar-based fraud of Rs 25,000. The fraudsters changed the registered mobile number with Aadhaar and used artificial intelligence (AI) for biometric authentication, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Lavina Sinha said.

DCP Sinha told reporters on Wednesday that a complainant approached the cyber police

Legendary photographer Raghu Rai's prayer meet to be held on May 2

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:08:14 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Legendary photographer Raghu Rai's family will host a special prayer meet in his memory on May 2.

The prayer meet will be held at Chinmaya Mission, Lodhi Road, Delhi, from 4:00 pm to 6: 00 pm.

Rai breathed his last on April 26.

Born on December 18, 1942, in Jhang (now in Pakistan), Rai rose to global prominence as a protege of Henri Cartier-Bresson, who nominated h

China's innovation drive a boon to the world

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:20:41 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- China is strengthening its role as a key driver of global economic growth by promoting high-quality development through sci-tech innovation, with officials and analysts saying the innovation drive is a boon to the world.

Speaking at the China Development Forum 2026 in March, Han Wenxiu, executive deputy director of the Office of the Central Committee for Financial and Econ

'Do not consider the war over': Iran Army spokesman Amir Akraminia

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:31:50 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 29 (ANI): Iran's Army has asserted that the conflict in West Asia is 'still considered a war' despite a ceasefire agreement with the United States, claiming full operational control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz through coordinated deployment of its armed forces.

According to Iran's state broadcaster, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Army spokesperson Amir Akramin

NCB seizes heroin worth Rs 8.5 crore in Manipur, two arrested

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:40:26 GMT

Imphal (Manipur) [India], April 28 (ANI): The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Imphal Zonal Unit, in close coordination with the Assam Rifles and Manipur Police, conducted a successful joint operation on Tuesday in a remote area near Khuakhual in Churachandpur district, Manipur.

During the operation, a Gypsy vehicle and a Kenbo motorcycle were intercepted. A thorough search led to the recovery and seizure of 374 s

Creative Economy Forum convenes high-level roundtable with Sanjeev Sanyal on generative AI, copyright, future of India's creative industries

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:11:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): The Creative Economy Forum (CEF) today convened a high-level closed-door roundtable at the Madhubani Conference Room, NITI Aayog, New Delhi, bringing together senior leaders from India's film, music, television, and media sectors for a substantive dialogue on the intersection of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), copyright, and intellectual property rights.

The roundtable

Andhra Pradesh to get south coastal railway zone from June 1: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:52:44 GMT

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 28 (ANI): Union Minister for Railways, Electronics & IT and Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday announced that the long-awaited South Coastal Railway Zone will become operational from June this year, marking a major boost to railway infrastructure and administration in Andhra Pradesh.

Addressing the gathering after the groundbreaking ceremon

Vizag set to become 'Gateway to Intelligence Age' with Google Cloud AI hub: Rakesh Bharti Mittal

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:18:53 GMT

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 28 (ANI): Bharti Enterprises Vice Chairman Rakesh Bharti Mittal on Tuesday said that the upcoming Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam will position the city as a key gateway to the 'intelligence age,' highlighting the growing importance of digital infrastructure in India's growth story.

Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony, Mittal highlighted that the proje

CM Yogi distributes appointment letters to 936 telecom department recruits in UP Police

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:49:44 GMT

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 28 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday distributed appointment letters to 936 selected Head Operators/Head Operators (Mechanical) for the Uttar Pradesh Police Telecommunication Department at an event in Lucknow.

Addressing the event, CM Yogi emphasised transparency in recruitment and said, 'No recommendation, no money... The entire recruitment proc

All preparations done for second phase of West Benal polls: Election Commission

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:09:56 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 27 (ANI): Ahead of the next phase of elections in West Bengal, polling parties have begun moving towards their respective polling stations, including remote riverine areas of Sandeshkhali Assembly constituency in North 24 Parganas district, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Monday.

'All Preparation Done. ECI Polling Parties moving to their respective Polling Stati

Former Union Minister Dinesh Trivedi appointed next High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:47:15 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Former Union minister and BJP leader Dinesh Trivedi has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday.

According to the Ministry, Trivedi is expected to take up the assignment 'shortly'.

Trivedi, 75, will replace diplomat Pranay Verma, who is set to move to Brussels as India's ambassador to the E

Belgium keeps chasing UFOs, and Belgians keep paying for it

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:18:58 GMT

Brussels saw strange lights, screamed "Putin!", and torched 50 million - only to find a police helicopter in the starring role

Hey kids, do you suffer from nightmares about being abducted by aliens? Worried that the fort you make out of your pillows and bedsheets won't protect you? Well, good news: when you grow up, y

Foreign interference has compromised Australias national sovereignty

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Australia warns of foreign interference from rivals while quietly bending to pressure from allies, raising hard questions about who really shapes the nations decisions, writesAlana Baker.

RESILIENT DEMOCRACIES depend on transparency and the ability to question all actors, regardless of their strategic alignment.

Public discussion of foreign interference in Australia tends to narrowly focus on perceived thre

Disruption without a plan: Trumps chaos could trigger global change

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Crises do not need to be rational to be transformative they simply need to remove the option of inaction, writesPaul Budde.

FOR YEARS, we have known the system wasnt working.

Climate risks were escalating. Supply chains were fragile. Big Tech was consolidating power. Social media was distorting public debate. Yet despite repeated warnings, meaningful reform remained elusive.

History shows why. Systems

Kenya launches Huawei-supported AI disability project to promote digital inclusion

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:45:37 GMT

NAIROBI, May 1 (Xinhua) -- The Kenyan government and industry partners, including Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei, on Thursday launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Disability Project to promote inclusive digital transformation across the country.

Launched at the conclusion of the Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, the project aims to ensure that persons with disabilities

Tech cooperation with China drives digital transformation: Tanzanian minister

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:15:26 GMT

DAR ES SALAAM, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania is accelerating digital transformation through expanded cooperation with China, Minister for Information, Communications and Information Technology Angellah Kairuki said on Friday.

Speaking at the opening of the "Experience China" High-Tech Fair at the East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center complex in Dar es Salaam, Kairuki highlighted tangible gains Tanzania has ex

1st LD-Writethru: China firmly opposes U.S. restrictions on test and certification, telecom sectors

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:15:12 GMT

These remarks came after the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted measures on Thursday that would disqualify testin

Murder of Aboriginal girl prompts riot in Australian Outback

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:45:12 GMT

CANBERRA, May 1 (Xinhua) -- A police vehicle was set on fire, and tear gas was deployed as a riot broke out in Australia's Northern Territory (NT) on Thursday night following the arrest of a man accused of murdering a five-year-old Aboriginal girl.

The body of the girl was found by police on Thursday, following a major search after she went missing from a home in an Aboriginal community on the outskirts of the O

South Sudan's Kiir replaces foreign minister, security chief

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:15:27 GMT

JUBA, April 30 (Xinhua) -- South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has reshuffled his government, dismissing Foreign Affairs Minister Monday Semaya Kumba and Internal Security Bureau Director General Mawien Mawien Ariik.

In a presidential decree broadcast Wednesday evening on state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation, Kiir appointed James Pitia Morgan as the new minister of foreign affairs and international c

Tanzania reports mobile, internet users surge amid infrastructure expansion

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:15:22 GMT

DAR ES SALAAM, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania has recorded significant growth in communication service access, driven by continuous infrastructure investment and supportive policies, a senior official said Thursday.

Minister for Information, Communications and Information Technology Angellah Kairuki made the remarks in the capital, Dodoma, while presenting her ministry's budget proposals for the 2026/2027 financi

Sudanese journalists awarded UNESCO press freedom prize

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

An independent organization for journalists in Sudan has been honoured for its commitment to deliver accurate, lifesaving information amid the ongoing civil war, the UN educational and cultural agency UNESCO announced on Thursday.

Reports of online violence against women journalists have doubled since 2020, with serious impacts on their health and well-being, according to a study published ahead ofWorld Press Fre

1st LD-Writethru: China's non-manufacturing PMI drops to 49.4 in April

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:15:30 GMT

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's non-manufacturing sector came in at 49.4 this month, down 0.7 percentage points from the previous month, official data showed on Thursday.

The sub-index for business activity in the service sector stood at 49.6 in April, down 0.6 percentage points from March, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

While wholesale, reta

2 dead, 10 injured in S. Australian light plane crash

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:15:17 GMT

CANBERRA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Two people have died and 10 others have been hospitalized after a light plane crashed into a hangar at a training airport in South Australia (SA) on Wednesday afternoon.

The SA police force said that emergency services were called to reports that a small plane had collided with a hangar while trying to land at Parafield training airport, 15 km north of central Adelaide, around 2:10

Economic Watch: China's innovation drive a boon to the world

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:51:24 GMT

Speaking at the China Development Forum 2026 in March, Han Wenxiu, executive deputy director of the Office of the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affai

Australian inflation spikes to 4.6 pct in March

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:15:05 GMT

CANBERRA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Australia's rate of inflation rose to its highest level in over two years in March as a result of record fuel prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said on Wednesday.

According to official data from the ABS, the consumer price index (CPI) rose by 4.6 percent in the year to March, up from 3.7 percent in February and the highest a

Trump administration challenges ABC station licenses after Jimmy Kimmel's remarks on Melania Trump

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:45:05 GMT

WASHINGTON, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The Trump administration is moving to challenge ABC's station licenses, according to an order published by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Tuesday, signaling an escalation in tensions following late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's recent controversial remarks about First Lady Melania Trump.

"Disney's ABC is hereby directed to file license renewals for all of their licensed

Zimbabwe approves policy to promote sustainable use of wildlife resources

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:45:19 GMT

HARARE, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The Zimbabwean Cabinet on Tuesday approved a new national wildlife policy to promote the sustainable use of the country's vast wildlife resources.

Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Zhemu Soda said the new policy will replace the outdated 1992 wildlife policy and support sustainable an

Netanyahu's testimony in corruption trial resumes after hiatus due to Iran war

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:45:31 GMT

JERUSALEM, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resumed his testimony in a criminal trial at a Tel Aviv court on Tuesday, after a two-month pause due to the Iran war.

Netanyahu, who faces charges in three corruption cases, was due to resume testimony on Monday, which was cancelled after his lawyer requested a postponement, citing "security-related scheduling constraints."

During

The BBC is axing Football Focus - here's what it means for sports broadcasting

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:32:02 GMT

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The BBC has announced the end of one of its longest-running programmes, Football Focus.

It's been a fixture of Saturday lunchtimes since 1974. But the final whistle will blow when this season finishes. The BBC has

Nirmala Naidoo to the British Columbia Broadband Association

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:17 GMT

Richmond, British Columbia
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Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:46 GMT

Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Team Wendy reveals new RECON Tactical Bump Helmet

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:28 GMT

Team Wendy reveals new RECON Tactical Bump Helmet

Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:57 GMT

Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:47 GMT

Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:03 GMT

Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call

Washington judge blocks parts of state law that added new background requirments for sheriffs

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:33:47 GMT

Washington judge blocks parts of state law that added new background requirments for sheriffs

Denver Sheriff's Department recruit dies following medical emergency during training

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:33:32 GMT

Denver Sheriff's Department recruit dies following medical emergency during training

How kingpin Stephen "Jimmy" Jamieson sparked gangland gym brawl that led to Dubai arrests

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:14:16 GMT

How kingpin Stephen "Jimmy" Jamieson sparked gangland gym brawl that led to Dubai arrests

Health officials investigate illnesses tied to animal yoga in Washoe County

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:31:48 GMT

Health officials investigate illnesses tied to animal yoga in Washoe County

Steiner eOptics to exhibit at LAAD Defense & Security 2026 in So Paulo, Brazil

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:39:44 GMT

Steiner eOptics to exhibit at LAAD Defense & Security 2026 in So Paulo, Brazil